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AJ04 MZP

2004 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE AND LIPPED

Fail 8 Nov 2014 113,101 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER FACE AND LIPPED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WEARING

N/S FRONT TYRE 1.6M ON LEGAL LIMIT

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,900 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WARNING LIGHT ON FOR HEADLAMP AUTO ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTMENT O/K.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,723 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 58,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,541 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AJ04 MZP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 MZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 MZP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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